THE Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Burutu Local Government Area, Delta state has suspended the Minister for Niger Delta Affairs, Elder Godsday Orubebe and nine others over alleged misconducts likely to bring about disrepute, hatred, contempt and anti-party activities.

Minister for Niger Delta Affairs, Elder Godsday Orubebe

In a press statement signed by the party chairman, Pastor Kenneth Ogeibiri, secretary, Ozano Ayedi and three others after its meeting held in Burutu town, headquarters of Burutu Local Government Area, Delta state today, stated that the suspension was as a result of petitions received from concerned PDP faithful against Elder Godsday Orubebe and nine other cohorts.

According to the statement, “after a preliminary hearing pursuant to section 21.4 of the PDP constitution as amended, and by the virtue of the powers conferred on us, the working committee of the party via section 21.4 of the same constitution we hereby place Elder Godsday Orubebe and his nine cohorts on suspension.

“The suspension is triggered off by series of allegations of gross misconduct ranging from acts likely to bring the party to disrepute, hatred, contempt and anti-party activities. In light of these, Elder Godsday Orubebe and the affected nine others are hereby referred to the PDP disciplinary committee, Burutu Local Government Area chapter for further investigation.